dim3惦

Jyutpingdim3
Yaledim
語素Uncommon

Definition

To miss or keep thinking about someone or something.

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How it's used

While 惦 is used in some regional dialects, it is less common in everyday Hong Kong Cantonese than 掛住 or 諗起. It often carries a slightly more literary or sentimental nuance when used in speech. You will most frequently encounter it as part of compound words like 記惦 or 惦記.

Common phrases

to keep thinking about someone
to remember and miss

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 惦 with 點, which is a very common question word meaning how. Ensure you do not use 惦 when asking for instructions or methods.

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